Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Danish Government Long-Term Scholarships for International Students in Denmark

Danish Government is now accepting
applications for Long-Term scholarships in 2017-2018 academic year. Scholarships are only available to master’s and
PhD-level students. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish
language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language
for two years.

The Danish Government Scholarships under the
Cultural Agreements are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to
immerse themselves in studies of the Danish language and culture or other
fields of study related to Denmark.The Ministry aims to
create knowledge, growth and welfare in Denmark as it takes its place in an
increasingly globalised world. The Ministry’s vision is to create the best
possible conditions for research, study and innovation in Europe.Scholarships are
only available to master’s and PhD-level students. Some universities have other
requirements regarding proof of proficiency in English, such as the TOEFL test
or IELTS test. Please ask the Danish university where they wish to study about
requirements and enclose the applicable documentation in their application. The
Certificate of Proficiency in English, TOEFL test, or IELTS test should be
filled out and signed by the relevant authority or language school at the
institution in their home country.Course
Level:Scholarships are only available to master’s and
PhD-level students. However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish
language and literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language
for two years.Study
Subject(s): Scholarships
are aimed at highly qualified exchange students wishing to immerse themselves
in studies of the Danish language and culture or other fields of study related
to Denmark.

Scholarship
Award: Scholarships include free tuition and a monthly stipend
of DKK 6,500. Danish Government Scholarships of DKK 6,500 must be used to cover
travel, visa, accomodation, food, and other living expenses. Students
receiving a Danish Government scholarship, applicants do not have to pay
tuition. The scholarships are for one person only. Additional amounts for
accompanying family members are not available. As a general rule, scholarships
are tax-free in Denmark. However, as there are exceptions to this rule,
scholarship recipients should contact local tax authorities for an individual
assessment. If the Danish authorities decides that a scholarship recipient must
pay tax, the Danish Agency for Higher Education has no power to overturn the
decision.Scholarship
can be taken in
DenmarkEligibility:
To be
eligible for these scholarships applicants must: Scholarships are only available to master’s and PhD-level students.
However, bachelor’s degree students wishing to study Danish language and
literature can also apply if they have studied the Danish language for two
years. Scholarships are offered to exchange students and young research
scientists from higher education institutions in the following countries: China,
Japan, Israel, Egypt and Russia.Nationality: Students from China,
Japan, Israel, Egypt and Russia can apply for these Danish
Government scholarships.College
Admission RequirementEntrance
Requirement: Scholarships
are only available to master’s and PhD-level students.English
Language Requirements: Some
universities have other requirements regarding proof of proficiency in English,
such as the TOEFL test or IELTS test. Please ask the Danish university where
they wish to study about requirements and enclose the applicable documentation
in their application. The Certificate of Proficiency in English, TOEFL test, or
IELTS test should be filled out and signed by the relevant authority or
language school at the institution in their home country.How to
Apply:
Download the application form, complete, and submit it and all the required
documents – including the Certificate of Proficiency in English. Please
enclose the following documents: Curriculum vitae signed and dated by
applicants

Curriculum
vitae signed and dated by applicants

Translated
and certified copies of applicants diplomas

Detailed
programme for study/research period in Denmark or Statement of Interest

Certificate
of proficiency in English

Application
Deadline: Deadline
for applications for the Long-Term Scholarships for the academic year
2017/2018is March 1, 2017.